Ancient History Video Guides
These guides are meant to help students record and reflect upon the important points made in the corresponding documentaries. It is my hope over the coming weeks and months to add to this section considerably. If there are any requests for specific documentaries I can consider doing those quickly.
Battles BC: Ramses Raging Chariots
The Battles B.C. series highlights some of the ancient world's greatest generals and the battles that made them famous. This episode focuses on the Battle of Kadesh in which Ramses II leads the Egyptian army against Muwatalli and his Hittite army. This clash between two empires would be one of the most important battles of the ancient world and would showcase the importance of the chariot in ancient warfare - the light, nimble chariot of the Egyptians vs. the heavy, strong chariot of the Hittites.
• Produced By: The History Channel • Initial Release: 2006 • Handouts: Fill in notes, a map, & questions • Length: ~44 minutes |
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Battles BC: Judgment Day at Marathon
The Battles B.C. series highlights some of the ancient world's greatest generals and the battles that made them famous. This episode focuses on the Battle of Marathon in which the Athenian army defends against a much larger Persian force. This battle was the beginning of centuries of conflict between the East and the West.
• Produced By: The History Channel • Initial Release: 2006 • Handouts: Fill in notes, a map, & questions • Length: ~44 minutes |
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Battles BC: Hannibal the Annihilator
The Battles B.C. series highlights some of the ancient world's greatest generals and the battles that made them famous. This episode focuses on Hannibal, the Carthaginian general who challenged the fledgling Roman Republic and almost ended it before it ever rose. This is produced in a visual style akin to the movie 300. I find the historians they interview throughout to be clear and concise. The episode culminates with the battle of Cannae.
• Produced By: The History Channel • Initial Release: 2006 • Handouts: Fill in notes, a map, & questions • Length: ~44 minutes |
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Battles BC: Caesar Super Siege
The Battles B.C. series highlights some of the ancient world's greatest generals and the battles that made them famous. This episode focuses on Julius Caesar and his fight with Vercingetorix during the siege of Alesia . The outcome of this siege would set the stage for Roman domination across Western Europe. The historians who offer insight during this program do an excellent job clarifying the importance and significance of this encounter.
• Produced By: The History Channel • Initial Release: 2006 • Handouts: Fill in notes, a map, & questions • Length: ~44 minutes |
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